Discuss how you might influence Mr. D to eat
Some examples of suggestions could include: obtaining a complete list of food likes and dislikes from Mr. D and his son and daughter-in-law; preparing his food with garnishes to make it more attractive; making sure it was soft enough and seasoned enough; playing music and providing a pleasant environment while eating; trying to avoid letting him eat alone; and inviting an old friend, neighbor or family member over to eat with him on occasion.
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a. Informing the physician that the patient was verbalizing suicidal thoughts b. Notifying the health department of a patient's tuberculosis diagnosis c. Reporting possible dependent-adult abuse to the police d. Warning a visitor to wear gloves when giving a back rub because the patient is HIV positive
The patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer tells the nurse that she is so grateful for her children and family, because she does not know what she would do without them. Your patient is exhibiting which of the following coping responses?
1. Internal family 2. External family 3. Family communication 4. Social support
The nurse notes that the platelet count for a patient who is to receive UFH is 100,000/mm3• How does the nurse interpret this result?
a. It is slightly lowered and worth monitoring for trends. b. It is significantly low, so the health care provider should be notified. c. It is insignificant unless other values such as PT or APTT are abnormal. d. It is higher than expected, but within normal limits for therapy.
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has begun a course of treatment that includes psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is best described as which of the following?
A) Psychotherapy is synonymous with psychoanalysis. B) Psychotherapy is a process of helping clients make adaptive changes in their lives. C) Psychotherapy is a form of beneficial behavior modification that is necessary for health. D) Psychotherapy is used solely for clients with Axis I disorders.